Associate Procurement Analyst (Remote/Hybrid)

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About the position

JMP, a subsidiary of SAS, is committed to empowering scientists and engineers via our world-class family of statistical software products. For over 35 years, JMP has enabled customers to speed new drugs to market, to design better products and processes, and to figure out how to restore ecosystems. Advancements are made when brilliant people use JMP statistical discovery software to see what they’ve not seen before. If you are a problem solver, a connector, and someone who enjoys helping others, then you might just be the next person to join this dynamic, growing, and global team. About the job: JMP is hiring for an Associate Procurement Analyst to source, negotiate, and contract for goods and services on behalf of JMP.

Responsibilities

  • Manages all aspects of the sourcing process for the organization.
  • Builds and maintains effective internal and external relationships.
  • Identifies, collects, and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to support procurement decisions.
  • Monitors and reports performance of contractual agreements and / or projects.
  • Builds value into business processes through the principles of supply management.
  • Manages supplier onboarding process
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Procures non-standard goods and services for JMP US as well as for international locations.
  • Designs, builds and maintains databases for monitoring and administration of contractual agreements such as minimum spend.
  • Assists in monitoring and analyzing usage of corporate resources.
  • Researches and analyzes effective sourcing strategies and develops relationships with best of breed suppliers.
  • Monitors supplier performance and reports to stakeholders on compliance with quality and contractual criteria; escalates issues within supplier organization, and if necessary within JMP.
  • Determines total costs for various business options; works with appropriate personnel to analyze alternatives from a financial perspective.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and Zip
  • Knowledge of basic financial analysis concepts
  • Knowledge of principles of supply management
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Strong math and analytical skills
  • A bility to adhere to deadlines
  • Ability to give attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
  • Medical plan options include: PPO with low annual deductible and copays. HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
  • Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
  • An industry-leading 401k plan.
  • Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
  • Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
  • Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
  • Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.
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